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The distal radio ulnar joint: a journey of discovery and invention of the Aptis prosthesis by Scheker, Luis R., Scheker, John M.

“…This article describes the journey the authors took in discovering a new distal radioulnar joint prosthesis. The beginning deals with the problems we can…”
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Implant Arthroplasty for the Distal Radioulnar Joint by Scheker, Luis R., MD

“…The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is a weight-bearing joint; the ulnar head is frequently excised either totally or partially and in some cases is fused…”
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Functional Outcomes of the Aptis-Scheker Distal Radioulnar Joint Replacement in Patients Under 40 Years Old by Rampazzo, Antonio, MD, PhD, Gharb, Bahar Bassiri, MD, PhD, Brock, Guy, PhD, Scheker, Luis R., MD

“…Purpose To study the functional results after Aptis-Scheker distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) replacement in young patients. Methods We performed a retrospective…”
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Total Joint Arthroplasty of the Distal Radioulnar Joint for Rheumatoid Arthritis by Galvis, Elkin J., MD, Pessa, Joel, MD, Scheker, Luis R., MD

“…Purpose To evaluate the clinical and radiological results of primary total distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) replacement as well as reconstruction following ulnar…”
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Distal Finger Replantation by Scheker, Luis R., MD, Becker, Giles W., MB BChir

“…Reconstruction of the fingertip distal to the flexor tendon insertion by replantation remains controversial and technically challenging, but the anatomy of the…”
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Distal Radioulnar Joint Constrained Arthroplasty by Scheker, Luis R., MD, Martineau, David W., MD

“…This article presents the use of a constrained total distal radioulnar joint replacement with its indications, contraindications, pearls, and pitfalls. The…”
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Radical Debridement, Free Flap Coverage, and Immediate Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity by Scheker, Luis R., MD, Ahmed, Omar, MD

“…Radical debridement allows the surgeon to prevent infection by skillful use of the scalpel. It is also the necessary foundation for the microsurgical…”
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Distal Radioulnar Joint Replacement in the Scarred Wrist by Lans, Jonathan, Chen, Shih-Heng, Jupiter, Jesse B., Scheker, Luis R.

“…Abstract Background  Radiocarpal or midcarpal arthritis can occur simultaneously with arthritis of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ), leading to functional…”
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Semiconstrained Distal Radioulnar Joint Prosthesis by Savvidou, Christiana, Murphy, Erin, Mailhot, Emilie, Jacob, Shushan, Scheker, Luis R.

“…Abstract Distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) problems can occur as a result of joint instability, abutment, or incongruity. The DRUJ is a weight-bearing joint; the…”
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation and dynamic bracing for the management of upper-extremity spasticity in children with cerebral palsy by Ozer, Kagan, Chesher, Stephen P, Scheker, Luis R

“…A prospective study was designed to determine whether the combined use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and dynamic bracing was more effective…”
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Replacement of the Distal Radioulnar Joint by Scheker, Luis R., MD

“…The function of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is to allow lifting of the forearm in all positions. Loss of the DRUJ leads to painful impingement of the…”
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Functional Outcome of the Distal Radioulnar Joint Replacement in Patients Under 40 Years of Age by Rampazzo, Antonio, MD, Gharb, Bahar Bassiri, MD, FEBOPRAS, Jones, Rebecca, MS, Scheker, Luis R., MD

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Arthroplasty for Fifth Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis by Yang, Yong, Scheker, Luis R., Kumar, Kannan K.

“…Abstract Background  Fifth-carpometacarpal (CMC)-joint fractures and dislocations can produce carpometacarpal joint arthritis. The purpose of this study was to…”
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Total Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthroplasty in Adults with Symptomatic Madelung's Deformity by Coffey, Michael J., Scheker, Luis R., Thirkannad, Sunil M.

“…Madelung's deformity is a well-known congenital anomaly of the wrist. A number of procedures have been described to correct the deformity and thus improve…”
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Functional Outcome Following Total Druj Implant by Habeeb, Holly D, Emrich, Ashley Buren, Kaufman, Christina L, Mailhot, Emily, Scheker, Luis R

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Redefining the “Arcade of Struthers” by von Schroeder, Herbert P, Scheker, Luis R

“…To define the anatomy and presence of the arcade of Struthers, its anatomic variations, and potential sites of compression of the ulnar nerve. In 11 fresh…”
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A Comparative Study of Ulnar-Shortening Osteotomy by the Freehand Technique Versus the Rayhack Technique by Sunil, T.M., Wolff, Thomas W., Scheker, Luis R., McCabe, Steven J., Gupta, Amit

“…To compare the results of ulnar shortening by the traditional freehand method with those achieved by the Rayhack technique. A historical cohort of 95 patients…”
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Ligamentous stabilization of the distal radioulnar joint by Scheker, Luis R, Ozer, Kagan

“…Instability of the distal radioulnar joint results from fracture and/or malunions of the forearm bones, disruption, or laxity of the ligaments of the…”
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Distal radioulnar joint problems and treatment options by OZER, Kagan, SCHEKER, Luis R

“…Abstract only…”
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Electrical stimulation in the management of spastic deformity by Scheker, Luis R, Ozer, Kagan

“…This article outlines a nonsurgical approach that includes neuromuscular electrical stimulation and dynamic bracing for the management of spastic deformity in…”
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